On this work session we shall be undertaking maintenance of this grassland and wetland site including vegetation clearance. Please wear gloves and wellington boots.
Meet at the Scott Way entrance to Kingsgate Park, Scott Way, Yate, BS37 4NW, 10.00am. Parking is available at the entrance of Shackleton Avenue.
Apart from the obvious - the pond being dry - we saw some interesting outcomes of the hot dry summer.
Compared to previous years the tree branches hadn't grown too much, so they weren't overshadowing the pond, and just needed a light trim in places.
In contrast the ground flora such as grasses and brambles had been growing quite vigorously - probably encouraged by the lack of shade from the trees - so our seven volunteers cut them back.
We also did a litter pick round the pond and along a short stretch of the River Frone bank from the footbridge, past Aldi to the steps. We're pleased to report that there wasn't much rubbish, but it was disappointing to find a smashed beer bottle. Oh yes, and there was a plastic pigeon garden ornament that someone had tossed into the pond!
